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CME Category 1 Programs Archive 2008

All programs are held for Medical Staff at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in the Roberts Conference rooms and are videoconferenced live to Valley West Community Hospital (Rooom NC), beginning at noon, unless otherwise indicated. For further information, contact Krishna P. Reddy, M.D., MBA, CME Director at KCH, or Kristin Goff at (815) 756-1521, x 153440.

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Date

Program Schedule

January 9
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To Be Announced

January 15 “Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and What the Physician Can Expect”
1) Discuss the indications for implantable cardiac defibrillators.

2) Describe preoperative and postoperative concerns.

Andrew Telfer, M.D. – Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
Rockford Cardiology Associates – Rockford, Illinois
Grantor: None

January 22 “Alzheimer’s Disease”
1) Explain how to diagnose probable Alzheimer’s Disease.

2) Discuss the current treatment options for Alzheimer’s Disease.

3) Discuss how to differentiate Alzheimer’s Disease from other causes of dementia.

Thomas Burnstine, M.D. – Neurologist
Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Chicago, IL

A grant application has been submitted to Forest Pharmaceuticals and is still pending

January 29 “Management of Chest Pain in the ED”
1) Discuss risk stratification of patients presenting with chest pain to the ED.

2) Discuss the utility and limitations of EKG and cardiac markers in chest pain patients.

3) Discuss imaging modalities of chest pain patients when appropriate.

Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital - DeKalb, IL, Sherman Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital – Elgin, IL

Grantor: None

February 5
No CME Program ( Conference Center not available)

February 13 Oncology Grand Rounds
Topics: To Be Announced

February 19
“Celiac Disease”

1) Discuss the pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, and management of celiac disease.

John Wyman, M.D. – Professor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin
Grantor: Non

February 26
“Chronic Sinusitis”

1) Define chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

2) Outline current medical therapy used in treatment of CRS.

3) Discuss the goals of surgical intervention in CRS.

Joseph Scianna, M.D. – Assistant Professor, Co-director Sinus and Sleep Disorders
Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, Illinois

Grantor: None

IMPORTANT NOTE: The program “Management of Tuberculosis, Including Drug Resistant Type” presented by Dr. Dennis Maki, will be presented on March 4, 2008. The original February calendar that was sent out is incorrect, and has been revised to this version. Please make the note in your calendar.

April 1
"Multiple Myeloma"

1) Identify new and emerging data on multiple myeloma.

2) Formulate treatment plans that incorporate new data on multiple myeloma as appropriate.

3) Identify guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

4) Recognize key elements of standard treatment options for multiple myeloma, including stem cell transplantation.

Parameswaran Venugopal, M.D.
– Professor of Medicine & Co-Director, Section of Hematology
Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois
Grantor: Celgene Corporation.

April 8
"Ovarian Cancer”

1) Discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, staging, and treatment options of ovarian cancer.

Lee Shulman, M.D.
– Professor and Chief, Division of Reproductive Genetics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Chicago, Illinois
Grantor: A grant request has been submitted to Genzyme Corporation and is still pending.

April 9
Oncology Grand Rounds

Topics: To Be Announced

April 22
“Oculoplastics: A Review for the Non-Ophthalmologist”

1) Review the anatomy and commonly encountered pathology of the skin and soft tissue of the eye.

2) Review the anatomy and commonly encountered pathology of the orbit of the eye.

3) Discuss the anatomy, physiology, and commonly encountered pathology of the lacrimal system.

Kenya Starks, M.D. – Oculoplastic Surgeon
Hauser-Ross Eye Institute and Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

April 29
“New Updates in Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Research”

1) Provide an overview of the new updates in non-embryonic stem cell research.

2) Discuss the implications of non-embryonic stem cells in the near and far future.

Peiman Hematti, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine & Director Clinical Hematopoietic Cell Processing Laboratory
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin
Grantor: None

May 6
"Interpretation of Statistical Data and its Significance in Medical Articles"

1) Discuss the importance of statistical data analysis in gaining knowledge when readint scientific literature.

2) Formulate treatment plans that incorporate new data on multiple myeloma as appropriate.

3) Identify guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

4) Recognize key elements of standard treatment options for multiple myeloma, including stem cell transplantation.

Andrea Doughty, Ph.D. – Retired Research Specialist
– University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Rockford, Illinois
Grantor: none

May 14
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

May 20
"VTE Prophylaxis"

1) Discuss the causes and pathogenesis of venous embolism in adults.

2) Discuss management aspects of venous embolism, including prophylactic measures.

Joseph Caprini, M.D. – Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Grantor: None

May 27
“CBRNE (Chemical, Bioliogical, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events): Terrorism and What the Physician Should Know”

1) List and describe the five groups of chemical warfare agents.

2) Compare and contrast the different biological agents used in past events.

3) Describe the three types of nuclear weapons and why they are a danger.

4) Explain two salient features of a “dirty bomb".

Roman Golash, MS, MBA
– Chemical Terrorism Response Coordinator & Bioterrorism Response Facilitator
Illinois Department of Public Health – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

June 3
Medical Staff Meeting

June 10
"Stroke Management Update”

1) Recognize the recent changes in an acute stroke workup.

2) Discuss the importance of stroke order sets.

3) Summarize the general principles of acute stroke management.

4) Identify the process involved in becoming a certified stroke center.

Monica Simionescu, M.D.
Medical Director of Stroke Service
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, OSF Illinois Neuroscience Institute – Rockford, Illinois

Grantor: None

June 11
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

June 17
"New Updates in HIV Care and Management”

1) Identify and discuss the serologic tests involved in the diagnosis and followup of HIV patients.

2) Discuss recent antiretroviral therapies for HIV.

Andrew Urban, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin
Grantor: Unrestricted Educational Grant from Gilead Sciences

June 24
“Transfusion Medicine: Is Transfusion Good or Bad”

1) Review indications and alternatives to blood component transfusions

2) Identify risk of transfusion.

3) Recognize the risks of not having pre-surgical antibody screen results.

4) Explain two salient features of a “dirty bomb".

Dennis Gastineau, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine – Rochester, Minnesota

Grantor: None

July 1
“Organ Donation: A Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Process”

1) Identify the potential organ donor.

2) Coordinate the referral of the potential organ donor in a timely manner.

3) Identify their potential role in the process of a referral.

4) Participate in the donation process as required.

Martin Mozes, M.D. – Medical Director
Gift of Hope – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: None

July 8
“Meditech Physician Care Manager - CPOE”

1) Explain the physician desktop and workload management of the Meditech system.

2) Describe the provider order management and inpatient ordering component within the CPOE function in Meditech.

3) Discuss ambulatory and prescription order management and discharge orders within CPOE.

4) Discuss the physician documentation component of the Meditech system.

Heath Bell – Chief Information Officer
Kishwaukee Health System – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

July 9
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

July 15
No CME (Auxiliary and Volunteers Conference)

July 17-19

Conference to be held at South Pointe Centre (Gurler Rd., DeKalb)

“The Expanding Spectrum of White Matter Diseases: Approaches fro Diagnosis and Treatment”

1) Discuss the latest information on advances in the clinical description, detection, pathogenesis, and therapeutic approaches being developed for the Leukodystrophies.

Various Speakers

Grantor: Joint Sponsorship with United Leukodystrophy Foundation

July 22
“New Approaches to the Treatment of Venous Disorders”

1) Discuss the physiologic and psychological significance of vein disorders.

2) Discuss the importance of venous duplex ultrasound in diagnosing venous disease.

3) Recognize and diagnose venous disease with an appreciation of distal symptoms that may mimic other conditions.

4) Identify both historical and modern treatment options for vein disorders and be able to prioritize these treatments according to the needs of patients.

Tracy Brito, M.D. – Medical Director
InnovaMed Veins – Rockford, Illinois

Grantor: None

July 29
“Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring”

1) Define and differentiate between pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in the context of clinical practice.

2) Discuss drug-specific pharmacokinetics and monitoring (Vancomycin, Aminoglycosides, Theophylline,  Phenytoin, Digoxin, Warfarin).

Kristi Stice, Pharm.D. – Pharmacy Clinical Development Coordinator
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

August 5
“Restless Legs Syndrome (Category 2)”

1) Explain the physician desktop and workload management of the Meditech system.

2) Describe the provider order management and inpatient ordering component within the CPOE function in Meditech.

3) Discuss ambulatory and prescription order management and discharge orders within CPOE.

4) Discuss the physician documentation component of the Meditech system.

Vivek Thappa, M.D. – Pulmonologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

August 12
No CME

August 13
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics: To Be Announced

August 19
"Understading ADHD: An Overview”

1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD.

2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children.

3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD.

Heriberto Menendez, M.D. – Pediatrician
DeKalb Clinic Chartered and Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

August 26
"Exercise and the Heart (Category 2)”

Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

September 2
“Insulin Pump Therapy”

1) Discuss the incorporation of insulin pump therapy in the global management plan for diabetic patients.

David Oyer, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Northwestern University Medical School – Chicago, Illinois

Grantor: This program is made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic Diabetes.

September 10
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

September 16
“Compliance Issues of Importance to the Physician's Practice”

1) Discuss legal compliance issues such as "fraud and abuse" with respect to the practice of medicine.

Thomas Conley, JD – Attorney at Law
Arnstein & Lehr LLP – Chicago, Illinois
Grantor: None

September 23
“Molecular Genetics in Childhood Leukemias”

1) Present an overview of childhood leukemias and molecular genetics.

2) Discuss the rationale of genetic studies in selection of chemotherapeutic modalities in childhood leukemias.

Sudha Rao, M.D. - Pediatric Hema-Oncologist – Children’s Memorial Hospital
Professor, Department of Pediatrics - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Grantor: None

September 30
“The Growing Threat of Clostridium Difficile”

1) Update on the newer concepts in diagnosis and management of patients with Clostridium Difficile infections.

Dennis Maki, M.D. – Head of the Infectious Disease Section
University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin

Grantor: None

October 7
“Understanding ADHD: An Overview”

1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD.

2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children.

3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD.

Heriberto Menendez, M.D. - Pediatrician
DeKalb Clinic Chartered & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None

October 8
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

October 14
“Kyphoplasty”

1) Discuss the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of disk diease.

2) Discuss the role of kyphoplasty in the management of kyphosis as a result of collapsed vertebral space.

Suveer Tatineni, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist
Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Grantor: None

October 15
“Mandatory HIV Testing for Illinois Newborns”

1) Identify appropriate screening during pregnancy.

2) Present the current Illinois lay and discuss its impact.

3) Discuss clinical implications and treatment strategies.

4) Identify available Illinois resources for patients and clinicians.

5) Explain the necessity for third trimester HIV testing.

John Marcinak, M.D. - Associate Professor of Pediatrics – University of Chicago & Medical Director
Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital

Grantor: The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics from an educational grant from IDPH

October 21
“Composite MS-DRG Overview: How to Interpret the Data”

1) Review the composite MS-DRG's.

2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices.

David Potash, M.D., MBA – Chief Medical Officer
Data Advantage Corporation – Louisville, Kentucky

Grantor: None

October 28
“CMS Guidelines”

1) Discuss the CMS guidelines for pay for performance and how to comply with those measures.

2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices.

Patricia Merryweather – Senior Vice President
Illinois Hospital Association – Naperville, Illinois

Grantor: None

November 4
“Safety of Imaging” (Category 2)

James Studlo, M.D. – Diagnostic Radiologist
Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital - DeKalb, IL

November 11
“Information Technology Initiatives” (Category 2)

Heath Bell, CIO & Gary Paxson, IS Manager
Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

November 12
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

November 18
“Pediatric Meningitis”

1) Discuss the pre-treatment evaluation for pediatric patients with meningitis.

2) Discuss the diagnostic work-up and clinical management plan for pediatric patients with meningitis.

Ben Katz, M.D. – Professor of Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinburg School of Medicine

November 25
“Asthma Management”

1) Distinguish the goals of asthma management, including:

Reduction in impairment
Reduction of risk

Jerry Krishan, M.D. - Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine & Director, Asthma and COPD Center -University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital

December 2
“Chronic Pain Management: What are the Available Options”

1) Discuss state-of-the-art technologies with respect to chronic pain management.

Nalini Sehgal, M.D. – Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

December 10
"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced

December 16
“Managing Substance-Use Disorders in Primary Care”

1) Define the prevalence and nature of substance dependence and abuse.

2) Define the clinical indications for screening for substance-use disorders.

3) Describe effective screening methods for problematic alcohol and drug use.

4) Describe a brief intervention for an alcohol-use disorder and strategies for reducing alcohol consumption.

5) Describe the essential elements of an effective treatment program for drug addiction.

6) Compare and contrast the medications available to treat substance-use disorders and summarize the practice recommendations for their use.

7) Describe the chronic nature of substance dependence and abuse and strategies to support patients who relapse.

8) Review ways to utilize Your Healthcare Plus resources.

Samuel Grief, M.D. – Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
*** This activity is made possible through an educational grant from McKesson Health Solutions.

December 23
no CME

December 30 no CME

KishHealth System is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
KHS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.

A fee of $10.00 for each program will be assessed for guest physicians (non-dues-paying physicians) if a certificate of attendance is required.

Date	Program Schedule
January 9	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced
January 15	“Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and What the Physician Can Expect” 1) Discuss the indications for implantable cardiac defibrillators. 2) Describe preoperative and postoperative concerns. Andrew Telfer, M.D. – Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Rockford Cardiology Associates – Rockford, Illinois Grantor: None
January 22	“Alzheimer’s Disease” 1) Explain how to diagnose probable Alzheimer’s Disease. 2) Discuss the current treatment options for Alzheimer’s Disease. 3) Discuss how to differentiate Alzheimer’s Disease from other causes of dementia. Thomas Burnstine, M.D. – Neurologist Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Chicago, IL A grant application has been submitted to Forest Pharmaceuticals and is still pending
January 29	“Management of Chest Pain in the ED” 1) Discuss risk stratification of patients presenting with chest pain to the ED. 2) Discuss the utility and limitations of EKG and cardiac markers in chest pain patients. 3) Discuss imaging modalities of chest pain patients when appropriate. Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital - DeKalb, IL, Sherman Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital – Elgin, IL Grantor: None
February 5	No CME Program ( Conference Center not available)
February 13	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced
February 19	“Celiac Disease” 1) Discuss the pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, and management of celiac disease. John Wyman, M.D. – Professor of Medicine University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin Grantor: Non
February 26	“Chronic Sinusitis” 1) Define chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). 2) Outline current medical therapy used in treatment of CRS. 3) Discuss the goals of surgical intervention in CRS. Joseph Scianna, M.D. – Assistant Professor, Co-director Sinus and Sleep Disorders Loyola University Medical Center – Maywood, Illinois Grantor: None
IMPORTANT NOTE:	The program “Management of Tuberculosis, Including Drug Resistant Type” presented by Dr. Dennis Maki, will be presented on March 4, 2008. The original February calendar that was sent out is incorrect, and has been revised to this version. Please make the note in your calendar.
April 1	"Multiple Myeloma" 1) Identify new and emerging data on multiple myeloma. 2) Formulate treatment plans that incorporate new data on multiple myeloma as appropriate. 3) Identify guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. 4) Recognize key elements of standard treatment options for multiple myeloma, including stem cell transplantation. Parameswaran Venugopal, M.D. – Professor of Medicine & Co-Director, Section of Hematology Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: Celgene Corporation.
April 8	"Ovarian Cancer” 1) Discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, staging, and treatment options of ovarian cancer. Lee Shulman, M.D. – Professor and Chief, Division of Reproductive Genetics Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: A grant request has been submitted to Genzyme Corporation and is still pending.
April 9	Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced
April 22	“Oculoplastics: A Review for the Non-Ophthalmologist” 1) Review the anatomy and commonly encountered pathology of the skin and soft tissue of the eye. 2) Review the anatomy and commonly encountered pathology of the orbit of the eye. 3) Discuss the anatomy, physiology, and commonly encountered pathology of the lacrimal system. Kenya Starks, M.D. – Oculoplastic Surgeon Hauser-Ross Eye Institute and Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
April 29	“New Updates in Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Research” 1) Provide an overview of the new updates in non-embryonic stem cell research. 2) Discuss the implications of non-embryonic stem cells in the near and far future. Peiman Hematti, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine & Director Clinical Hematopoietic Cell Processing Laboratory University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin Grantor: None
May 6	"Interpretation of Statistical Data and its Significance in Medical Articles" 1) Discuss the importance of statistical data analysis in gaining knowledge when readint scientific literature. 2) Formulate treatment plans that incorporate new data on multiple myeloma as appropriate. 3) Identify guidelines for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. 4) Recognize key elements of standard treatment options for multiple myeloma, including stem cell transplantation. Andrea Doughty, Ph.D. – Retired Research Specialist – University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Rockford, Illinois Grantor: none
May 14	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics: To Be Announced
May 20	"VTE Prophylaxis" 1) Discuss the causes and pathogenesis of venous embolism in adults. 2) Discuss management aspects of venous embolism, including prophylactic measures. Joseph Caprini, M.D. – Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
May 27	“CBRNE (Chemical, Bioliogical, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events): Terrorism and What the Physician Should Know” 1) List and describe the five groups of chemical warfare agents. 2) Compare and contrast the different biological agents used in past events. 3) Describe the three types of nuclear weapons and why they are a danger. 4) Explain two salient features of a “dirty bomb". Roman Golash, MS, MBA – Chemical Terrorism Response Coordinator & Bioterrorism Response Facilitator Illinois Department of Public Health – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
June 3	Medical Staff Meeting
June 10	"Stroke Management Update” 1) Recognize the recent changes in an acute stroke workup. 2) Discuss the importance of stroke order sets. 3) Summarize the general principles of acute stroke management. 4) Identify the process involved in becoming a certified stroke center. Monica Simionescu, M.D. Medical Director of Stroke Service OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, OSF Illinois Neuroscience Institute – Rockford, Illinois Grantor: None
June 11	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics: To Be Announced
June 17	"New Updates in HIV Care and Management” 1) Identify and discuss the serologic tests involved in the diagnosis and followup of HIV patients. 2) Discuss recent antiretroviral therapies for HIV. Andrew Urban, M.D. Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, Wisconsin Grantor: Unrestricted Educational Grant from Gilead Sciences
June 24	“Transfusion Medicine: Is Transfusion Good or Bad” 1) Review indications and alternatives to blood component transfusions 2) Identify risk of transfusion. 3) Recognize the risks of not having pre-surgical antibody screen results. 4) Explain two salient features of a “dirty bomb". Dennis Gastineau, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine – Rochester, Minnesota Grantor: None
July 1	“Organ Donation: A Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Process” 1) Identify the potential organ donor. 2) Coordinate the referral of the potential organ donor in a timely manner. 3) Identify their potential role in the process of a referral. 4) Participate in the donation process as required. Martin Mozes, M.D. – Medical Director Gift of Hope – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
July 8	“Meditech Physician Care Manager - CPOE” 1) Explain the physician desktop and workload management of the Meditech system. 2) Describe the provider order management and inpatient ordering component within the CPOE function in Meditech. 3) Discuss ambulatory and prescription order management and discharge orders within CPOE. 4) Discuss the physician documentation component of the Meditech system. Heath Bell – Chief Information Officer Kishwaukee Health System – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
July 9	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics: To Be Announced
July 15	*No CME (Auxiliary and Volunteers Conference)*
July 17-19 *Conference to be held at South Pointe Centre (Gurler Rd., DeKalb)***	“The Expanding Spectrum of White Matter Diseases: Approaches fro Diagnosis and Treatment” 1) Discuss the latest information on advances in the clinical description, detection, pathogenesis, and therapeutic approaches being developed for the Leukodystrophies. Various Speakers Grantor: Joint Sponsorship with United Leukodystrophy Foundation
July 22	“New Approaches to the Treatment of Venous Disorders” 1) Discuss the physiologic and psychological significance of vein disorders. 2) Discuss the importance of venous duplex ultrasound in diagnosing venous disease. 3) Recognize and diagnose venous disease with an appreciation of distal symptoms that may mimic other conditions. 4) Identify both historical and modern treatment options for vein disorders and be able to prioritize these treatments according to the needs of patients. Tracy Brito, M.D. – Medical Director InnovaMed Veins – Rockford, Illinois Grantor: None
July 29	“Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” 1) Define and differentiate between pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in the context of clinical practice. 2) Discuss drug-specific pharmacokinetics and monitoring (Vancomycin, Aminoglycosides, Theophylline, Phenytoin, Digoxin, Warfarin). Kristi Stice, Pharm.D. – Pharmacy Clinical Development Coordinator Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
August 5	“Restless Legs Syndrome (Category 2)” 1) Explain the physician desktop and workload management of the Meditech system. 2) Describe the provider order management and inpatient ordering component within the CPOE function in Meditech. 3) Discuss ambulatory and prescription order management and discharge orders within CPOE. 4) Discuss the physician documentation component of the Meditech system. Vivek Thappa, M.D. – Pulmonologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
August 12	*No CME*
August 13	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics: To Be Announced
August 19	"Understading ADHD: An Overview” 1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD. 2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children. 3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD. Heriberto Menendez, M.D. – Pediatrician DeKalb Clinic Chartered and Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
August 26	"Exercise and the Heart (Category 2)” Asim Nisar, M.D. – Cardiologist Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
September 2	“Insulin Pump Therapy” 1) Discuss the incorporation of insulin pump therapy in the global management plan for diabetic patients. David Oyer, M.D. – Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Northwestern University Medical School – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: This program is made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic Diabetes.
September 10	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics to be announced
September 16	“Compliance Issues of Importance to the Physician's Practice” 1) Discuss legal compliance issues such as "fraud and abuse" with respect to the practice of medicine. Thomas Conley, JD – Attorney at Law Arnstein & Lehr LLP – Chicago, Illinois Grantor: None
September 23	“Molecular Genetics in Childhood Leukemias” 1) Present an overview of childhood leukemias and molecular genetics. 2) Discuss the rationale of genetic studies in selection of chemotherapeutic modalities in childhood leukemias. Sudha Rao, M.D. - Pediatric Hema-Oncologist – Children’s Memorial Hospital Professor, Department of Pediatrics - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Grantor: None
September 30	“The Growing Threat of Clostridium Difficile” 1) Update on the newer concepts in diagnosis and management of patients with Clostridium Difficile infections. Dennis Maki, M.D. – Head of the Infectious Disease Section University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin Grantor: None
October 7	“Understanding ADHD: An Overview” 1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD. 2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children. 3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD. Heriberto Menendez, M.D. - Pediatrician DeKalb Clinic Chartered & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
October 8	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics to be announced
October 14	“Kyphoplasty” 1) Discuss the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of disk diease. 2) Discuss the role of kyphoplasty in the management of kyphosis as a result of collapsed vertebral space. Suveer Tatineni, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois Grantor: None
October 15	“Mandatory HIV Testing for Illinois Newborns” 1) Identify appropriate screening during pregnancy. 2) Present the current Illinois lay and discuss its impact. 3) Discuss clinical implications and treatment strategies. 4) Identify available Illinois resources for patients and clinicians. 5) Explain the necessity for third trimester HIV testing. John Marcinak, M.D. - Associate Professor of Pediatrics – University of Chicago & Medical Director Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital Grantor: The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics from an educational grant from IDPH
October 21	“Composite MS-DRG Overview: How to Interpret the Data” 1) Review the composite MS-DRG's. 2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices. David Potash, M.D., MBA – Chief Medical Officer Data Advantage Corporation – Louisville, Kentucky Grantor: None
October 28	“CMS Guidelines” 1) Discuss the CMS guidelines for pay for performance and how to comply with those measures. 2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices. Patricia Merryweather – Senior Vice President Illinois Hospital Association – Naperville, Illinois Grantor: None
November 4	“Safety of Imaging” (Category 2) James Studlo, M.D. – Diagnostic Radiologist Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital - DeKalb, IL
November 11	“Information Technology Initiatives” (Category 2) Heath Bell, CIO & Gary Paxson, IS Manager Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
November 12	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics to be announced
November 18	“Pediatric Meningitis” 1) Discuss the pre-treatment evaluation for pediatric patients with meningitis. 2) Discuss the diagnostic work-up and clinical management plan for pediatric patients with meningitis. Ben Katz, M.D. – Professor of Pediatrics Northwestern University Feinburg School of Medicine
November 25	“Asthma Management” 1) Distinguish the goals of asthma management, including: Reduction in impairment Reduction of risk Jerry Krishan, M.D. - Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine & Director, Asthma and COPD Center -University of Chicago - Chicago, IL Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital
December 2	“Chronic Pain Management: What are the Available Options” 1) Discuss state-of-the-art technologies with respect to chronic pain management. Nalini Sehgal, M.D. – Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
December 10	"Oncology Grand Rounds” Topics to be announced
December 16	“Managing Substance-Use Disorders in Primary Care” 1) Define the prevalence and nature of substance dependence and abuse. 2) Define the clinical indications for screening for substance-use disorders. 3) Describe effective screening methods for problematic alcohol and drug use. 4) Describe a brief intervention for an alcohol-use disorder and strategies for reducing alcohol consumption. 5) Describe the essential elements of an effective treatment program for drug addiction. 6) Compare and contrast the medications available to treat substance-use disorders and summarize the practice recommendations for their use. 7) Describe the chronic nature of substance dependence and abuse and strategies to support patients who relapse. 8) Review ways to utilize Your Healthcare Plus resources. Samuel Grief, M.D. – Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine *** This activity is made possible through an educational grant from McKesson Health Solutions.
December 23	no CME
December 30	no CME